A Vietnamese cargo ship, M/V Tan Bhino5, bound for China ran aground on Saturday, September 26, 2009 after huge waves and strong winds brought about by the tropical storm Ketsana battered the vessel off Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines. The ship was sailing to Zamboanga del Sur province to load manganese when it ran aground. Many areas in the country, including the capital Manila is submerged in flood after daylong rain showers. (Mindanao Examiner Photo)
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / September 26, 2009) – A Vietnamese cargo vessel ran aground on Saturday after huge waves and strong winds brought about by tropical storm Ketsana battered the vessel.
The Philippine Coast Guard said the ship, M/V Tan Binho5, was supposed to sail to the town of Malangas in Zamboanga del Sur province to load manganese before heading to China.
“The ship ran aground because of the big waves and strong winds. We have no reports of injuries. The cargo ship was supposed to sail to Malangas to load manganese and then head to China,” said Coast Guard PO1 Liberty Servo.
The storm flooded many areas in Zamboanga City and several small boats anchored in coastal villages were destroyed. More than 200 families were also affected by flash floods in Zamboanga City.
In Manila, streets were also flooded and television news pictures showed many people stranded in some areas in the cities of Malabon and Navotas. (Mindanao Examiner)
The Philippine Coast Guard said the ship, M/V Tan Binho5, was supposed to sail to the town of Malangas in Zamboanga del Sur province to load manganese before heading to China.
“The ship ran aground because of the big waves and strong winds. We have no reports of injuries. The cargo ship was supposed to sail to Malangas to load manganese and then head to China,” said Coast Guard PO1 Liberty Servo.
The storm flooded many areas in Zamboanga City and several small boats anchored in coastal villages were destroyed. More than 200 families were also affected by flash floods in Zamboanga City.
In Manila, streets were also flooded and television news pictures showed many people stranded in some areas in the cities of Malabon and Navotas. (Mindanao Examiner)
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